Open hole anchor and associated method

Details Open hole anchor and associated method Open hole anchor and associated method

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Repairing object in well

C166S380000, C166S207000, C166S181000, C166S120000, C166S123000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07104322

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for anchoring an expandable tubular within a wellbore prior to expanding the length of the expandable tubular into contact with the wellbore. An expandable system comprises the expandable tubular and a deployment tool, wherein the deployment tool exerts radial force against the expandable tubular to expand at least a portion of the expandable tubular into contact with the wellbore to anchor the expandable tubular prior to the expansion process. A method for anchoring an expandable tubular within a wellbore prior to the expansion process is also provided, wherein radial force expands the expandable tubular into contact with the wellbore to initially anchor the expandable tubular. A method for altering the shape of the anchor is also provided.

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